Virginia Commonwealth University

2016/SOPHOMORE

• Appeared in one game off the bench.
• Was hit by a pitch in one plate appearance against Monmouth (3/16).

2015/FRESHMAN

• Appeared in 3 games during his freshman campaign.
• Was hit by a pitch, and ended up scoring a run

PRIOR TO VCU

• Played Baseball and Football at Weddington High School
• Won back-to-back state championships in baseball in 2012 and 2013
• Won back-to-back state championships in football as starting quarterback in 2012 and 2013
• Holds single-season record in yardage and touchdowns thrown at Weddington
• Named First-Team All-Conference

PERSONAL

• Son of Tom and Tracy Welch
• Born on June 21, 1996
• Majoring in Mechanical Engeneering at VCU
• Has two sisters, Lauren and Leah
• Sister, Lauren, played soccer at Lee University (bio) ; 3x National Champions
• Grandfather, Clyde Smoll, Jr. , was a LHP for the University of Cincinnati and owner of Single A Elmira Pioneers (currently of the PGCBL)
• Great-grandfather, Clyde Smoll, Sr. (bio), was a LHP for the Philadelphia Phillies